Leadership Lessons in Harmony: Tackling Challenges with Positivity
In the world of pipe bands, as in any organization, problems are inevitable. Reeds may go out of tune, drumsticks may falter, and...
top of page
Search
Wake and District
Nov 243 min read
Together, we can seriously do anything.
There’s a quote that says, “All you need is a little delusion and audacity, and you can seriously do anything in this life.” It’s a bold...
1 view0 comments
Wake and District
Nov 243 min read
Letting the Music Guide Us: The Heartbeat of Wake and District
At Wake and District, we’ve always believed music is more than just notes on a page or sounds in the air—it’s a language, a heartbeat,...
3 views0 comments
Wake and District
Nov 182 min read
Clarity in Harmony – A Band United
In the world of music, and especially in a pipe band, clarity is key. Every note played, every beat struck, must resonate with precision...
9 views0 comments
Wake and District
Nov 172 min read
How Do We Continue to Get Better?
In a band as diverse and passionate as Wake and District, the question of “How do we continue to get better?” goes beyond simply...
11 views0 comments
Wake and District
Nov 174 min read
The Power of Pipe Band
There’s a moment when you first hear it—the deep, resonant thrum of the bass drum, the rhythmic pulse of the snares, and then, cutting...
66 views0 comments
Wake and District
Nov 172 min read
Bands Do What They Do for One Another
At the heart of every pipe band lies a bond built on shared effort, collective goals, and an unwavering commitment to one another. It’s...
5 views0 comments
Wake and District
Nov 122 min read
Change in Musical Leadership
As we look to the future and continue to refocus for the 2025 season and beyond, the Wake and District Pipe Band is thrilled to announce...
139 views0 comments
Wake and District
Nov 113 min read
Protecting Yourself Through Practice
For members of the Wake and District Pipe Band, playing bagpipes and drums is more than just a pastime—it’s a commitment to excellence,...
28 views0 comments
Wake and District
Nov 33 min read
Breaking the Chains of Old Habits to Build a Better Band
As musicians and performers, our routines become second nature. The rhythms, the movements, the habits—these all intertwine, shaping not...
65 views0 comments
Wake and District
Nov 22 min read
The Linkage to Our Past is Temporary: Embracing Tradition with Forward Vision
In the world of piping, heritage is deeply woven into our music, dress, and traditions. At Wake and District, we understand our journey...
7 views0 comments
Wake and District
Oct 292 min read
Why Every Pipe Band Needs a 'No A$$hole Rule
In The No Asshole Rule , Robert I. Sutton argues convincingly against the corrosive effects of toxic behavior—something that applies as...
10 views0 comments
Wake and District
Oct 292 min read
Lean In.
The first law of nature is natural selection, often summarized as “survival of the fittest.” For many, this concept brings to mind the...
2 views0 comments
Wake and District
Oct 293 min read
The Art of Efficiency: Lessons from the Lazy Piper*
The concept of "The Art of Laziness" by Janne Kontala challenges traditional ideas about productivity, suggesting that efficiency and...
29 views0 comments
Wake and District
Oct 204 min read
In the Wake of the Storm: Refocusing for 2025 and Beyond
We’ve come through many storms in 2023 and 2024—challenges that tested our resolve and unity. But now, in the wake of those storms...
210 views0 comments
Wake and District
Oct 132 min read
Our Town and Our Time: Embracing the Moment in Our Band
In Thornton Wilder’s Our Town , the people of Grover’s Corners move through the stages of life—birth, love, work, and death—often without...
30 views0 comments
Wake and District
Oct 132 min read
Great People Make a Great Band
In any pipe band, greatness isn't just measured by the number of trophies won or the tunes played with precision; it’s the collective...
8 views0 comments
Wake and District
Oct 124 min read
The Importance of Climate…
In any organization, from businesses to sports teams and, yes, even pipe bands, the climate plays a pivotal role in shaping success. For...
31 views0 comments
Wake and District
Oct 102 min read
Stop Practicing. Start Rehearsing.
Does your band have practice or rehearsal? And did you even realize that there is a difference between the two? The difference is huge,...
163 views0 comments
Wake and District
Oct 73 min read
Kelsey Barry: A Trailblazer in Pipe Band Leadership
At Wake and District Pipe Band, we are proud to celebrate our members' achievements on and off the field, and today we want to highlight...
231 views0 comments
bottom of page